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Rising Waters: Calgary and Alberta Brace for Bow River Flooding This Week

Calgary and Alberta prepare for potential Bow River flooding as heavy rain and snowmelt trigger yellow warnings and...

Soaking Weekend Ahead: Banff and Calgary Brace for Rising Bow River Levels

Heavy rain and melting snow threaten rising water levels in the Bow River. Calgary and Banff issue urgent warnings as...

Highway 63 Stranded Drivers Demand Answers After Overnight Blizzard Nightmare

Nearly 300 motorists stranded on Highway 63 near Fort McMurray demand accountability after being left without food,...

Alberta's Energy Gamble: Smith Navigates Tricky Pipeline Negotiations with Ottawa

Premier Smith confirms Alberta prefers northern B.C. deepwater port pipeline over congested southern B.C. route in...

Camrose Braces for Water Crisis: Winter Snow Wasn't Enough to Fill the Tank

Camrose warns of possible water restrictions despite snowy winter. The city received below-average precipitation, and...

Man Dies After Canoe Capsizes at Closed Ontario Lake; Woman Rescued

Man found dead after canoe capsizes at closed Brampton conservation area; woman rescued. Neither wore life jackets.

Scientists Discover 35 Hidden Lakes Beneath Arctic Glaciers in Major Climate Breakthrough

Scientists discover 35 previously unknown subglacial lakes beneath Canada's Arctic glaciers, revealing a hidden water...

Ancient Fish Migrations Under Siege: 325 Species Now Facing Extinction Crisis

A new global assessment identifies 325 migratory freshwater fish species facing extinction. Dams, overfishing, and...

South Okanagan Residents Face $1,200 Monthly Water Bills as $33M Crisis Vote Looms

Rural B.C. community faces $1,200 monthly water bills as class-action lawsuit challenges province over unsafe drinking...

Waterloo-Based Vena Medical Receives Health Canada Approval for Innovative Medical Device

Waterloo-based Vena Medical has received Health Canada approval for its VenaFlow System, an AI-powered vascular access...

Crews in water-logged Metro Vancouver prepare for next drenching

Calgary residents question property tax math as water infrastructure concerns mount

Calgary residents are questioning property tax calculations and expressing frustration over ongoing water...

Investigation: Industrial Runoff Contaminating Bow River Tributaries Despite Provincial Permits

A WestNet News investigation has found that industrial facilities operating under valid Alberta Environment permits are...

Stoney Nakoda Nation Secures $62-Million Federal Investment for Water Infrastructure

The Stoney Nakoda Nation has secured $62 million in federal funding to rebuild water treatment infrastructure across...

Major Water Main Break Disrupts Service to 300,000 Calgary Residents

A catastrophic break in one of Calgary’s major water feeder mains has disrupted service to approximately 300,000...